10 moments from the life of Queen Elizabeth II

From the new book 'Elizabeth the Queen,' 10 new insights into the modern monarch.

8. Elizabeth enjoyed roughing it at the Reagan's ranch

The Reagans greet the queen and Philip at the ranch

Elizabeth and Philip visited the Reagans' California ranch in 1983, the queen's first time on the West Coast. The ranch is at the top of a partly-paved road with tight turns, few guardrails and long drops, but the queen didn't appear bothered. At the ranch, the queen and Philip had a Mexican meal with the Reagans, with enchiladas and refried beans. "That was so enjoyable," the queen remarked later. "Especially the used beans."

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